The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1887-09-09
Pennsylvania DEMOCRATS.

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Adopts . Platform and Selects . Ticket
The TariR Pia.k.
ALLENTOWN, Pa, Sept. 1.-Tho Demo
cratic State convention met In the Acad-
envy Of Music at noon yesterday, with
every delegation full and . large at
tendance Of prominent State and local
politicians. Ex-Congressmsn George Post
| was elected temporary chairman and
Is. R. Peale, Of Clinton, permanent
| chairman. The Committee ON Resolutions
met in the court house. On motion OF
Mr.. Randall, William L. Scott was made
chairman and q subcommittee Of six was
appointed by the chair to prepare a report
for the consideration of the general COM
mittee. The subcommittee was constituted
as follows: W. l.. Scott, chairman; Samuel
j. Randall, Ex-Governor Curtin, Robert E.
| Wright, s. T. Neal and J. b. Storm.
THE RESOLUTIONS.
Chairman Scott, from the Committee on
Resolutions, appeared on the platform and
! said tina. he was directed to report the
| resolutions Of the committee to the conven.
ton. He was pleased to state that it was
unanimously agreed on and the meeting
had been most harmonious. Tho resOlu-
lions are as follows:
First-That we renew our allegiance to the
principles and declarations OF the platform
adopted ut Chicago in 1884. which Mr. Cleveland.
the nominee of the party, heartily Endorsed, de-
claring in his letter of acceptance: Il have
carefully considered the platform adopted by
the convention and cordially approve the same.
so plain q statement of Democratic facts and
tho principles upon which that party appeals to
the suffrages of the people needs no supple
ment explanation To these princi-
pies he has faithfully adhered in all his pub
lie utterances. We further affirm the plat
form adopted By our State conven ton in 1886
and in view Of the existing condition of the pub
lie treasury We demand with emphasis that the
large surplus already in the treasury shall be
used to pay the public debt and that the current
and unnecessary increase going on beyond the
needs of the Government shall be Immediately
prevented by a wise and prudent reduction OF
internal taxation and duties on imports in &C.
cordance with the foregoing declarations.
Socond-That we fully indorse the admins
tration Of President Cleveland. Wise. saga
cious and patriotic he has restored confidence to
the business interests OF the country in the
Democratic party; has directed the financial
affairs of the Government with apt ability; has
strengthened the public credit and thereby
given us period OF great industrial and CON-
nfercial prosperity. Apprehension in the minds
OF some that the adven: of our party to the con-
troll OF the Federal Government would be
dangerous has been dispelled. Our people are
more contented and well to do than in years,
and more respected than ever by other nations.
His period Of administration has been pure.
economical and fearless and meets the approval
of all fair minded and conservative citizens.
Third-We recognize the material benefits
which this country has received from imfnigra-
ton. We indorse the legislation of Congress
against the importation Of contract labor and
TO compel the return OF paupcrs and criminals
We commend the national administration for
its efforts to rigidly enforce these laws, and
while We are opposed to any illegal restrictions
We favor such additional measures of regulation
as mag be found necessary.
Fourth-We favor liberal pensions to deserv-
ing Union soldiers and sailors and refer to the
action OF the preset Administration in adding
to the pension rol, ; larger number than was
ever before placed thereon within d correspond
ing period, while at the same time protecting
the treasury from fraudulent claims as proof of
this fact.
Fifth-We point with pride to the fact that
since the Democratic party has been in power
in any branch OF the Federal Government not
one acre Of the public lands has been granted
to corporations, nor has any land grant been re-
vived or extended.
Sixth-The failure Of the State Revenue bill,
after it had been carefully perfected and nearly
unanimously passed by both branches of the
legislature, was u crime against the majority of
the commonwealth whereby the people must
pay million dollars annually in taxation that
should and would have been paid by the cor
poratiOns and the failure of the State Admins
tration to attempt any correction of the wrong
doing or exposure OF the fraud or criminal ne
giect condOncd crime against both authority
and people and confessed the supremacy OF
ring rule in Pennsylvania.
Seventh-That We reaftirm our declaration in !
favor of the passage of such legislation as will |
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State constitution, relative to corporations to |
prevent improper discrimination and equalize |
taxation.
EiEhth-That we denounce the action of the |
last Republican Legislature in the defeat of the |
bill for the relief Of the producers and refiners
OF oil in the oil district of the State known as |
the Billings bill as being in the interest OF |
monopoly and against the interest of the people |
CT that large section Of the State.
Ninth-The Democratic party sympathizes |
with the oppressed of all nations and all move |
ments having for their object the attainment of |
the blessings OF local self-government such as
are enjoyed by the people Of this Union, as the
result Of the enforcement of Democratic policy.
The granting OF home rule to Ireland is due as
the acknowledgment of q sacred inherent right
and the gallant struggle for the accomplishment
OF this long delayed act Of justice under the
magnificent leadership of Gladstone and Par
nell commends itself TO the moral support of
the American people. 1t is our earnest wish
that the efforts OF these distinguished states
men may soon be crowned with success.
We still hold to the ancient doctrine OF the
party that the preservation OF the rights Of the |
people demand that We should look with zeal.
ousy upon mOnopolists and restrict corporate
power within its proper sphere. and we heartily
approve the action Of the national administra- |
ton in retaining and throwing open to the peo-
pie for settlement 100.0OO.OOO acres of lands
which through frou |
fully held by corporations, having been forfeited
to the people by failure to comply with the con-
ditions Of the grants.
Tnis-the most serious business of the
thus disposed Of with
unexpected dispatch, the nomination fo-
the Supreme Court judgeship was pro-
ceeded with ard the following names were
added to those previously given: Jesse
Thompson, Herman Yerkes and Robert
Fallen. Before the roll call was CON-
pleted on the first ballot the choice was
down to Judge Arnold and Mr.
Thompson, and the delegates began to
change their votes, q process attended by
much excitement and a general canvassing
by the friends of the two candidates. during
which the clerks lost their count and new
ballot was ordered. resulting in the choice
Of Mr.. Thompson by vote Of 1856 to Ill
The convention then proceeded to the
Of State Treasurer. Bernard
J. McGrann was nominated by reclamation,
and the convention adjourned sine die.
Horse Plague.
NEW YORK, Sept. 1.-Several cases of ,
meningitis IN horses have .
appeared in this city.
Chinese Ordered OF.
PRESCOTT. Ariz., Aug. 31.-A letter has
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